Mohamed Salah has claimed Liverpool have thrown him under the bus and declared next week’s game against Brighton could be his last at Anfield.
The Egyptian superstar gave an explosive interview after being benched for the full 90 minutes during Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United on Saturday.
“I can’t believe it, I’m very disappointed. I’ve done a lot for this club, everyone can see that over the years,” Salah told VG Sport.
“To be on the bench, I don’t know why. I feel like the club is throwing me under the bus. That’s how I feel.”
The 33-year-old forward was benched for the third consecutive game by head coach Arne Slot. This is the first time in his Liverpool career that he has been sidelined for three games in a row.
Salah also revealed that his relationship with Slot has completely broken down. “I’ve said many times before that I have a good relationship with the manager, all of a sudden we don’t have a relationship at all,” he continued.
“The club promised me a lot in the summer. Now I’m on the bench, so I can say they haven’t kept those promises. It’s not acceptable for me.”
The defending Premier League champions have struggled this season. They sit eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal after Saturday’s collapse at Elland Road. Salah won the 2025 PFA Player of the Year award last season, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists.
“I’m just going to be at Anfield and say goodbye to the fans before the Africa Cup of Nations,” added Salah. “I don’t know what’s going to happen when I’m there.”
The striker will leave for international duty on December 15. Their last game before the CAN could be against Brighton at Anfield on December 13.
“I don’t think it’s the problem. I’ve done a lot for this club. I want to get the respect,” insisted Salah. “I don’t have to go every day to fight for my position because I’ve earned it.”
